BSM Staff

10511 POSTS

550 WGR Launches FM Simulcast Replacing 107.7/104.7 The Wolf

"The format change occurred overnight, transitioning both 107.7 FM and translator 104.7 FM from country music to a full-time simulcast of WGR."

Paul Pabst: Dan Patrick Still Has “His Fastball”

"If he doesn't have his fastball, hand it off to a younger person. I think he completely still has his fastball."

TV Viewership at Highest Levels in a Year Elevated by Live Sports, News

"ESPN posted an 82% increase in viewership compared to December, a staggering jump that underscores how postseason college football continues to function as appointment television in a fragmented media environment."

BET Officially Cancels Cam Newton Hosted ‘106 & Sports’

"Although the launch carried significant promotional weight and high-profile backing, network officials confirmed the series will not move forward with additional installments."

Gregg Giannotti: Stephen A. Smith Has “Zero” Chance Of Winning A Primary Race

"I think this is a bit of a bridge too far. Probably shows you how much power he has over there at ESPN."

Breaking

College Football Playoff Expansion Leaves Broadcast Opportunities on the Sidelines

"Expanding the College Football Playoff to 24 teams will give more programs a chance to compete for a national championship. But the sport is missing a golden opportunity to expand something else just as important: the voices bringing those games to life."

Chuck Damico: Country Radio Has an Energy That Rock Lost

"A lot of other businesses ... could probably learn a lot from how the country radio and country music community operates and supports each other."

Could Canada’s Radio Diary Replacement Be the Future of US Radio Ratings?

PPM didn’t make sense financially in smaller Canadian markets, which remained reliant on a diary-based system. Numeris and its stakeholders recognized that the industry required a system that more accurately reflects how Canadians engage with radio today, while reducing volatility and improving consistency across markets.

Inventory Isn’t Innovation: Radio’s Revenue Problem

"Digital doesn’t simply mean stopsets, logos on graphics or disjointed naming rights on anything reaching a stream or screen."